Pune Records Hottest May Day Since 2015 with 43.8°C Temperature
Pune, India, experienced its hottest day in May since 2015 on May 11, 2026, as temperatures soared to record-breaking levels. The Lohegaon area registered a maximum temperature of 43.8°C, which is 6.3°C above the seasonal normal. Meanwhile, the main weather station in Shivajinagar recorded 41.6°C, surpassing previous records from 2019 and 2025. This intense heatwave also resulted in unusually high minimum temperatures, with Shivajinagar seeing a morning low of 24.8°C, indicating persistent warmth throughout the night. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the surge to weakening moisture troughs and hot northerly winds carrying heat from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, combined with clear skies and low atmospheric moisture. IMD scientists predict that these scorching conditions will persist for the next four to five days. Furthermore, heatwave alerts have been issued for neighboring regions, including Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha, where Akola recorded the state's highest temperature at 45.1°C. Residents across various Pune neighborhoods, including Koregaon Park and Hadapsar, faced significant discomfort as mercury levels consistently crossed the 40°C mark.
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Pune Records Hottest May Day Since 2015 with 43.8°C Temperature
Pune, India, experienced its hottest day in May since 2015 on May 11, 2026, as temperatures soared to record-breaking levels. The Lohegaon area registered a maximum temperature of 43.8°C, which is 6.3°C above the seasonal normal. Meanwhile, the main weather station in Shivajinagar recorded 41.6°C, surpassing previous records from 2019 and 2025. This intense heatwave also resulted in unusually high minimum temperatures, with Shivajinagar seeing a morning low of 24.8°C, indicating persistent warmth throughout the night. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributed the surge to weakening moisture troughs and hot northerly winds carrying heat from Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, combined with clear skies and low atmospheric moisture. IMD scientists predict that these scorching conditions will persist for the next four to five days. Furthermore, heatwave alerts have been issued for neighboring regions, including Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, and Vidarbha, where Akola recorded the state's highest temperature at 45.1°C. Residents across various Pune neighborhoods, including Koregaon Park and Hadapsar, faced significant discomfort as mercury levels consistently crossed the 40°C mark.
The Indian Express